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SR-56 WB vs I-78 EB

Side-by-side bridge condition comparison from FHWA National Bridge Inventory data

Verdict

SR-56 WB has a stronger Condition Score of 81/100 (A) compared to I-78 EB at 70/100 (B). SR-56 WB carries 761K vehicles daily vs 661K for I-78 EB. Built 2002 vs 1968.

SR-56 WB leads I-78 EB on the Condition Score by 11 points. The gap typically traces to one or two specific component ratings rather than uniform difference across all axes.

For users tracking infrastructure trends, two bridges of similar age and traffic load with very different condition scores usually reflect the maintenance and rehabilitation pattern of the owning agencies rather than inherent differences in the structures themselves. The per-bridge pages list the owning agency and inspection history.

MetricSR-56 WBI-78 EB
Condition Score
Higher is better, 0-100 scale based on NBI ratings
81/100 (A)*70/100 (B)
Deck Condition
NBI rating 0-9 for the riding surface
7/97/9
Superstructure8/9*7/9
Substructure7/9*6/9
Daily Traffic761K661K
Year Built20021968
Length41.5m21.6m
Structurally DeficientNoNo
StateFloridaNew Jersey

SR-56 WB has a stronger Condition Score of 81/100 (A) compared to I-78 EB at 70/100 (B). SR-56 WB carries 761K vehicles daily vs 661K for I-78 EB. Built 2002 vs 1968.

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Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.